State Rep. Ed Murray announced on Tuesday his personal endorsement of Jamie Pedersen in the hotly contested 43rd District Democratic primary. Murray, who is seeking a seat in the State Senate, had previously said he would not endorse any candidate.

A political advertisement airing on local radio stations is attacking Justice Tom Chambers for his vote to overturn Washington's ban on marriage for same-sex couples. The ad, which began airing the first week of September, warns, "Marriage is under attmore--------------------------------------------------

For the last 20 years Puget Sound area residents have been participating in the AIDS Walk, an annual event to remember those lost to HIV/AIDS and to raise money for services for those living with the disease. This more --------------------------------------------------

The Human Rights Campaign's Pacific Northwest Dinner returns for its seventh year in Seattle on Saturday, September 16, at The Westin Hotel. The event attracts more than 1,000 guests and raises money to support the work of HRC.

'Talk About It' on the 18th Annual National Coming Out DayThe theme for National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11th, 2006, will be - 'Talk About It." The Human Rights Campaign announced the theme today to encourage Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Americans, as well as straight allies, to talk openly and honestly about the lives and the issues that GLBT Americans face under law.

Six candidates are running in this hotly contested race, and the winner of the election will be determined in the September primary. We urge you to vote for Jamie Pedersen in the primary election.
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